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Breathe & Blossom Doula - This is Robyn keeping me calm and helping my relax and breath through one of the many crazy positions I had to be in!

Breathe & Blossom Doula

5.0(11 reviews)
4.6 km•Valley Village

Robyn was amazing to work with and I'm so glad I hired her as my doula! I love that's she's so…read moredetailed and gives lots of information prior. It gave me peace of mind and comfort knowing I had her there to support me during the labor and delivery, especially in dealing with unforeseen circumstances and talking with the hospital staff. she also helped me out postpartum which was absolutely amazing. Her calming presence in our home helped me to truly relax and begin my journey recovering and being a new mother. She was so helpful answering our endless questions about the baby, breastfeeding, etc. Hire her it's so worth it!

Hiring Robyn to support and guide me as my doula was the best decision and brought me (and my…read morehusband) so much reassurance, sense of security, and confidence heading into my first pregnancy. The two at-home sessions leading up to my hospital birth were so informative and really made my husband and I feel as prepared as possible to think through lots of different scenarios (and much more informative than any labor course we took!). Robyn is clearly incredibly experienced, professional, and so deeply cares about the mamas and partners she supports. Robyn was always available and on the night I went into labor, she was in constant contact guiding us during the time leading up to our hospital arrival. She was there waiting for us at 1am ready to go - she was so prepared and immediately made me feel at ease for this unknown experience. All of the techniques she offered me, the constant emotional and physical support during labor (she is a talented masseuse!!), and her encouragement and backing of all my birth preferences (including ensuring our gender reveal stayed a surprise until the very end!) made the day such a positive experience. Not to mention, had Robyn not been there, I felt there was a very high likelihood I would have had to have had a cesarean birth due to my extended labor process. Instead, the techniques and positions Robyn worked with the doctors and nurses to offer meant that I got to have the safe and healthy delivery I had hoped for. Robyn also set an incredible vibe (music, candlelight, relaxing aromatherapy, honey sticks for energy!) that made the room feel special instead of cold and sterile. My husband and I both agreed that having Robyn as our doula was one of the best decisions and we have a beautiful, healthy baby girl and only positive memories of the labor experience because she was such an important part of our birthing team. We love you Robyn!!

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Breathe & Blossom Doula - Robyn helping me do exercises on the medicine ball. And also she would massage my hips/back during a contraction.

Robyn helping me do exercises on the medicine ball. And also she would massage my hips/back during a contraction.

Breathe & Blossom Doula - Robyn had me get on the exercise ball to help try to get baby engaged in my birth canal!

Robyn had me get on the exercise ball to help try to get baby engaged in my birth canal!

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Supported Birth - Baby feet in dad's hands

Supported Birth

5.0(32 reviews)
14.0 km•Tarzana

We are SO grateful to have had Lauren's help with caring for our newborn during the early…read morepostpartum weeks. As first-time parents, we were anxious and sleep-deprived upon coming home from the hospital with our baby, and having Lauren there during that first night at home was absolutely life-saving -- I felt so grateful and relieved to see her walk through the door. She was so warm and reassuring, and I knew that our baby would be in good hands. Each night that she came, she would answer all our random questions that we had written down, teach us how to soothe and care for our new baby, and give us the opportunity to catch up on much-needed sleep while she looked after the baby overnight. Then before leaving each morning, she would always give us a summary of how the night went, including anything notable about the baby's health or behavior and any relevant advice. It's clear that Lauren is an expert at what she does, and it was amazing to have her as our trusted advisor on all things baby-related. She is a patient and professional teacher, and her guidance has helped build our confidence as new parents. Anyone would be lucky to work with her! Thank you, Lauren!

We kept calling Lauren "Mary Poppins." Not only was she practically perfect in every way - she is -…read morebut she was just what we needed when we needed it. Coming home from the hospital as first time parents and knowing Lauren was there to support us helped relieve our "newborn" stress. Lauren adapted her style to our needs. She is extremely experienced and anticipated what we would need before issues arose. She is attentive, attuned and communicates well. She helped us grow in confidence for caring for our child so that by the time she left, although we missed her company, we felt equipped for parenthood. Before I met Lauren, I was hesitant to accept that a night doula could fit into our family. Those first few months are so intimate, and I didn't want to have anyone around that would dampen the experience. Well, that worry was unfounded with Lauren. Lauren helped me be able to focus on my son better than I could have without her help. If you are thinking of hiring Lauren, don't take my word for it - see for yourself.

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Supported Birth - Lauren with twins

Lauren with twins

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Wellborn Lifestyles - The Contract Coaching Program- 7 month program

Wellborn Lifestyles

5.0(104 reviews)
7.1 km•Sherman Oaks

I have practiced yoga with Rebecca for decades and she is wonderful, intuitive, knowledgeable,…read moreempathetic, loving... I can't say enough. I trust her implicitly. She knows the body and is able to communicate with her class and clients in a loving, supportive and empowering manner. In addition I was lucky enough to have just completed a 300hr teacher training with Rebecca and Sigrid Matthews. The training was very worthwhile! I was supported by two A+ yogis/teachers and a community of equally wonderful teacher trainees. It opened my heart and mind in ways I didn't expect. I am very grateful for having a mentor who is so enthusiastic about wellness and spiritual growth and to be a part of a community that she continues lead and nurture.

I first met Rebecca back in 2018 while working at a Yoga studio. I remember seeing so many loyal…read moreMamas coming to take her prenatal yoga classes and all the amazing feedback from them. When I decided to become a prenatal yoga instructor and then Doula, I jumped on the opportunity to be mentored by her, as I knew my soul needed her guidance. I couldn't recommend Rebecca enough and am so incredibly honored to be a part of her team! There's no-one like her. She is caring, has a heart of gold, and loves mentoring and helping others. She provides incredible resources for prenatal and postnatal needs and is not only an amazing teacher and Doula but is also an amazing mentor.

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Wellborn Lifestyles - Photo shoot for Yogi Times

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Gentle Touch - As a newborn care specialist I will help you stablish good sleep and feeding habits, breastfeeding support, bath techniques etc

Gentle Touch

5.0(11 reviews)
4.5 km•Van Nuys

Laura is an absolute angel, and we couldn't have made it through those early days without her…read more She's incredibly experienced and gave me a super practical shopping list before the baby arrived, so I only bought what we really needed--no wasted money on useless stuff. Even before the birth, Laura was constantly checking in on me, offering advice on everything from what to eat and drink to exercises that would help make labor easier. None of this was really her job, but she was always willing to go above and beyond to help. When we got home from the hospital, totally exhausted and unsure of what to do, Laura was right there, stepping in to take care of the baby so we could get some much-needed rest. Every night, she took care of our little one with so much love and attention, and in the morning, she'd fill us in on everything, giving us tips on how to handle different situations. We were so thankful to have her--she really saved us from making a lot of rookie mistakes. Laura's personality is just so warm and reassuring. As first-time parents, we were pretty anxious, but she made everything feel so much easier. And you can tell she genuinely loves babies--our little one was always so happy to see her. We were so sad when her time with us ended, and we even tried to get her to come back later, but she was already fully booked. If you're expecting, I can't recommend Laura enough--make sure you book her early!

We found Laura a few months before our baby boy was born. As new parents, we knew that we wanted…read moreprofessional help right away and it was totally worth it! Laura provided Night Services for the 1st month. It was such a relief to know someone was watching our baby while we slept. She accommodated all of our preferences and truly tailored our routine based on our baby's developing habits. He is now 2 months old and sleeps 6 hours straight any given day. He is starting to sleep 7-8 hours some nights. I truly believe it's because of the wonderful work Laura did with us. We always felt comfortable around her and will always hold a special place in our hearts! Thank you Laura!

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Gentle Touch - I offer 2 prenatal appointments before birth to make sure you get the birth you wish for.l

I offer 2 prenatal appointments before birth to make sure you get the birth you wish for.l

Gentle Touch - Certified birth & Pospartum Doula
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Certified birth & Pospartum Doula Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)

Gentle Touch - Dont miss out on this special offer. Hiring an NCS can bring so much peace of mind those first few weeks of bringing baby home!

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Birth Happens Naturally - Pregnancy Tea, Sitz Bath Herbs, Placenta Tincture, Placenta capsules, my dried umbilical cord, shaped into the word LOVE

Birth Happens Naturally

5.0(18 reviews)
5.2 km•Van Nuys

I have known Debbie Benton way before she became our doula. In fact, I've known her my whole life…read more Since I was a little girl, she was always this light of all things holistic and healing. I used to come to her house and she would teach me about healing with essential oils, gardening, delicious recipes that weren't entrenched in sugar, and all things BIRTH. I always told her that one day, when I was going to have a baby that she was going to be my doula. And oh boy was she. First of all, she is certified in so many birthing preparation courses, it makes her the most well rounded educator. She is a certified hypnobabies educator and we took the 6 week course with her in preparation for our birthing time. We learned more with Debbie than I did with my OB. Debbie provided us an entire educational viewpoint with the added hyonobabies platform. It was incredible! I went into labor at home and labored until I was about 4.5 centimeters, using hypnobabies. When I got to the hospital, I was wearing my headphones staying in hypnosis and the nurses who triaged me complimented me on how calm how I was choosing to move through my birthing waves. It was an incredible experience. Also, having the education of what the hospital would try to coerce me into doing or saying, and knowing what my rights were or how to push back gently was very empowering. I had no anxiety about sticking up for myself, because I had practiced ahead of time, using Hypnobabies. We even went though a mock birthing and delivery simulation at home, within hypnobabies, and my husband was prepared on the different birthing positions he could support me in, different ways to help me stay in hypnosis, how to advocate for me with hospital staff while I was under hypnosis, physical pressure points to help and so much more. She's also trained in the Body Ready Method and she used this technique to support us in so many ways. When I was having lower back pain, she taught me the poses to do to help stretch and alleviate that pain. She taught us what poses we could do on my birthing ball. She taught us poses to do to help the baby engage deeper into the pelvis. Our whole experience was a complete holistic, well rounded education and preparation for birth and I could not be more thankful. I can't say enough how much more I got from Debbie than I did from my OB. Working with Debbie outside of the hospital system helped me to feel like a real person. At the hospital, while I had a positive experience, I definitely felt like a number. Speaking of hospital, it was our plan to labor at home and then go to the hospital when I was further dilated and we did that. It also just so happened that Debbie knew some of the hospital staff on the floor at the time, being that she had worked with them out in the birthing field. It only made my experience better. When Debbie arrived, she set up candles (fire proof) all around my room, tea lights, affirmations to encourage being calm and peaceful. It was so incredible and it contributed to the whole experience being that much more peaceful. When I was pushing, she helped me to breathe down into my pushed. Before I would make a decision with the nurses, I would look to Debbie for opinion first. My entire birthing experience was supported and Debbie was such a huge part of it. When I was laboring at home the week before I delivered, she stocked my fridge with soups for postpartum, a pregnancy drink to help with labor, sitz bath herbs for postpartum, lactation cookies. She did our placenta and turned them into capsules, she made us a tincture with the placenta too. I used her blend of pregnant tea throughout pregnancy. She is so knowledgeable and it exceeds birth. Her whole life is this beautifully holistic, homeopathic, healing example of a life lived with intention. Any birthing family is blessed to work with her. Thank You, Debbie! - Naikea Ward Ubaga

I really want to thank Debbie for being so wonderful. She is such a professional in her field, and…read moreso knowledgeable. In the crazy tumultuous times of labor and welcoming a newborn into your life, the last thing you wanna do is an extra task. But Debbie was ON IT. she was so well informed, kind and a great communicator. She worked with us, navigated all the Hospital paperwork, had the placenta pills delivered so promptly. She basically did all the hard work, and now I can just sit back and enjoy my baby. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to all mamas to be. Debbie also has such a cool calming energy .... Def has those good vibes! Thanks for everything Debbie!

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Birth Happens Naturally - Debbie and my son

Debbie and my son

Birth Happens Naturally - Me and Debbie in the hospital before pushing. Yes my hair was curled and I had on lip gloss.

Me and Debbie in the hospital before pushing. Yes my hair was curled and I had on lip gloss.

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Erica Hunt, The Postpartum Package

Erica Hunt, The Postpartum Package

5.0(12 reviews)
14.0 km•Tarzana

If you are looking for a postpartum doula look no further! Erica is the absolute best!…read more Erica recently worked with me, my husband, and our newborn baby for postpartum care during the first 6/7 weeks. My postpartum experience was without-a-doubt better, smoother, and more present, grounded and do-able because of Erica. She absolutely helped us get our parenting journey off to a wonderful more confident start. From our first interactions with Erica she made us feel comfortable and supported. She has an incredible talent of being exactly where you need her without you having to plan or think about it. Erica is gentle, caring and nurturing and her approach made the early weeks of postpartum feel special and sacred. She is incredibly patient and knowledgeable and answered all of my many many many questions and never made me feel funny for asking! I would strongly recommend Erica to anyone welcoming a new baby!

Erica is an angel sent from heaven. The moment you meet her, you can feel her calming, caring and…read morebeautiful energy. She is one of a kind. She listens, she does such a beautiful job taking care of mom and baby. She is an extraordinary doula and she gives the best massages. Having a newborn can feel so overwhelming, but with Erica by your side, you'll be in amazing hands. Don't hesitate to hire her, you won't regret it.

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Erica Hunt, The Postpartum Package - Finished placenta capsules and tincture for this new mama.

Finished placenta capsules and tincture for this new mama.

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Nakomi Be My Doula

Nakomi Be My Doula

4.9(39 reviews)
18.8 km•Woodland Hills

We had such a wonderful experience working with Nakomi! She supported us both during birth and…read morethrough the first 8 weeks postpartum, and we can't imagine having gone through it without her. Before and during labor, she brought such a calming presence and shared great soothing techniques -- from breathing guidance to gentle stretch exercises that helped my wife stay comfortable and confident through contractions. Her energy in the delivery room was reassuring and grounding, exactly what we needed. After birth, she was incredible with our baby during the night shifts. Those first weeks can be overwhelming, but she made sure both mom and baby had everything they needed to be happy and rested. We woke up to a fed, peaceful baby and a bit of sanity restored -- truly priceless. She's experienced, intuitive, and genuinely caring -- the kind of person who makes you feel supported at every step. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for birth or postpartum support.

We interviewed several providers for a postpartum doula and Nakomi stood out immediately for her…read morecalming presence and approach. Working with her in the first few weeks after our baby was born was effortless and a major source of support. Highly recommended.

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Nakomi Be My Doula - Nakomi helping my husband with bottle position and strategies to get comfortable holding/feeding our newborn.

Nakomi helping my husband with bottle position and strategies to get comfortable holding/feeding our newborn.

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Nakomi Be My Doula - Response to me possibly being in labor.

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Response to me possibly being in labor.

Ask A Midwife - At our three week postpartum visit. Feeling so held and good! Thank you Chava for your beautiful presence, our family loves you!

Ask A Midwife

5.0(40 reviews)
19.1 km

If you are in the process of finding a doula/midwife, look no further! I could not recommend Chavah…read moreenough. We hired Chavah as our doula, and I l cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She was nothing short of incredible throughout our entire journey during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From the very beginning, Chavah was so supportive, knowledgeable, and reassuring. No question ever felt too small or silly. She answered everything with such care, patience, and expertise, which gave me and my husband so much peace of mind. Her presence alone was calming and soothing. She advocated for us and even empowered us to advocate for ourselves. Chavah truly cares and is so knowledge and that is exactly who you want supporting you during your pregnancy and birth. My husband and I are beyond grateful for Chavah. Hire her and you will be in the best of hands!

Let me start by saying that Chavah is one of the kindest souls I've ever met! When we first found…read moreout we were pregnant, Chavah was referred to us by a dear friend who used her for her home birth, and was so thrilled with her birth experience. Unfortunately that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, but even though we hadn't formally signed paperwork or "hired" Chavah she still so graciously walked us through the most difficult and painful experience of our life (and I might add that was without even meeting us or receiving a dime from us.) When we were blessed with our rainbow baby, we were not sure we wanted a home birth due to the previous miscarriage anxiety was obviously high. So we started care with a different provider, whom we did not end up being happy with. We switched care to Chavah and that was the absolute best decision we ever made! She honestly saved my pregnancy and allowed me to have the best outcome at my birth. Chavah caught many things the previous provider missed, like low iron and border line GD. She helped educate me to manage the GD with diet and finger pricking and she also helped me raise my iron levels. The educational component that Chavah provides is unlike any other we received and we took many many classes. She is patient, answers all your questions and believe me I have a lot of them, and she just has a way of teaching that makes it enjoyable and easy to remember. When it came time to the birth we were hoping for a home birth, but knew with some of my aliments that a hospital transfer was highly likely. We did decided to transfer to the hospital early in my labor by choice not out of necessity because that just made the most sense for my case. I was in labor at the hospital for almost two days and Chavah was right by my side almost the entire time. She just went home once to get some rest when my Doula came and she knew I had the care I needed. Chavah was soooooo pivotal in my birth, as she saved me from a C-section by petitioned the doctor to allow me more time to dilate. She really impressed me as she stated facts to the doctor showing the doctor that both baby and I were doing perfectly fine and another hour was exactly what my body needed. She also ensured that I got the delayed cord clamping I wanted, even when the doctor tried multiple times to cut it early. Chavah literally held the placenta so that my baby could receive all his blood. Her postpartum care has been just as amazing as all her other care. The amount of times I have called Chavah crying and she has helped me through my struggles as a new mom are countless. She is so encouraging and supportive which is exactly what you need in this fragile postpartum state! Her support through the challenging breastfeeding experience is what has kept me going. And this week alone, she came over and we had a fun baby wearing class! Chavah's heart is so pure and her desire to help not only mamas but families was made so evident to us through our experience with her. When it comes time for out next baby, she will absolutely have to be part of our birth team! I highly recommend her to anyone who is pregnant, she will transform your pregnancy experience and your journey to motherhood.

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Ask A Midwife - First latch after birth

First latch after birth

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